Medical Technologist Lead

About the position

The Medical Technologist Lead Point of Care is responsible for assisting in the overall supervision of the specified laboratory department, which includes daily operations, quality assurance, process improvement, instrument maintenance, and staff training and competency. This role also involves assisting with the management of the laboratory in the absence of the Manager and supporting the supervisor in daily operations, including personnel functions, timekeeping, orientation, and training. Acting as a Team Leader, the individual will assume designated functions of the supervisor in their absence according to CAP/CLIA requirements, which includes assistance with employee evaluations, interviews, and employee relations as needed. The position requires compliance with various regulatory and accrediting agencies, reviewing, evaluating, and coordinating quality assurance, quality control, and proficiency testing while maintaining documentation records. The Lead will assist in quality variance investigations and the development of process improvement initiatives, participate in projects and committees, and function as a technical resource for instruments and department procedures/policies. Additionally, the role involves overseeing instrument troubleshooting, maintenance, and technical procedures, coordinating methodology and instrument evaluation and validation studies, and developing and maintaining procedure manuals and workflows in compliance with regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the overall supervision of the laboratory department including daily operations and quality assurance.
• Manage laboratory operations in the absence of the Manager.
• Support the supervisor in personnel functions, timekeeping, orientation, and training.
• Act as a Team Leader and assume supervisor functions as needed.
• Review, evaluate, and coordinate quality assurance, quality control, and proficiency testing.
• Maintain documentation records and assist in quality variance investigations.
• Participate in projects, committees, and other laboratory activities.
• Function as a technical resource for instruments and department procedures/policies.
• Oversee instrument troubleshooting, maintenance, and technical procedures.
• Coordinate methodology and instrument evaluation and validation studies.
• Develop, maintain, and update procedure manuals and workflows.

Requirements

• Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college/university with 16 semester hours in biology and 16 semester hours in chemistry.
• Completion of a clinical laboratory approved or accredited program by NAACLS or at least three months documented laboratory training in each specialty.
• A minimum of 2 years direct technical experience in an accredited, licensed laboratory.
• Completion of an accredited clinical internship or equivalent experience/training.
• Certification per policy; specialty certification in appropriate discipline preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• ASCP Medical Laboratory Scientist - MLS(ASCP)CM certification.
• ASCP Medical Technologist - MT(ASCP) certification.
• ASCP Technologist in categorical certification.
• AMT Medical Technologist – MT(AMT) certification.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package to meet financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
• On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
• Discounts directory with deals on restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more.
• Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance.
• Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings.